Great Tips to Help You Pack a Weekend Away into a Carry-On Bag

Jan 30, 2018Jose ValdezFeaturedComments Off on Great Tips to Help You Pack a Weekend Away into a Carry-On Bag

When it comes to finding a great deal on traveling around the world, there are endless options which you can take advantage of. The problem, it seems, is that none of those deals allow you to take any checked baggage with you. Even if you pay extra!

If you are tired of missing out on these deals because you don’t think that you can get everything you need for a weekend away into a carry-on-bag, below is the article to open up your world!

Let’s Start with What You Can Take

Not the items, but the size of the actual bag you are allowed to take on the plane with you. If you are traveling international then the general allowance is a carry-on bag size around 18 inches high, 9 inches deep, and 13 inches wide. Generally, it’s good to keep its weight under 17 pounds.

Of course, in addition to this, you are also permitted to take a personal item with you, such as a backpack or a large handbag which you can also use to store any additional items you may like to squeeze in

What Will You Take?

Now that you know the sizes and have a bag which suits your needs it’s time to think about what you will actually put inside it. Here is the list:

1 pair of jeans

1 dress/slacks

3 Shirts/Blouses

1 Bathing Suit

1 pair of sports/track pants

1 pair of shoes

6 pairs of socks

6 pairs of underwear

Even if you’re not traveling to a destination which you expect to swim, it’s always a good idea to have a bathing suit with you, and they don’t take up much space.

What Will You Wear on the Plane with You?

If you are starting to get worried that this simply isn’t enough to get you through a weekend away, remember that you get to wear an entire outfit on the plane with you. With this in mind, do your best to plan your pre-trip. For example, if you take advantage of a lulus coupon to get some new clothes before you leave then have them delivered to your work so that you can change there and leave for the airport straight from your office.

Toiletries

This is the place where travelers get really liberal with their packing. The problem is that most of the products they pack aren’t actually used. For this reason, don’t try to pack your entire morning or nighttime routine into your carry on. Instead, stick to the following: